obituaries
Recent obituaries in Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois.
The obituaries in the Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity that shape our region’s history and identity.
Kenneth "Bruce" Bruce Chapman
Jan 26, 2021
Kenneth Bruce Chapman, age 72
March 23, 1948 – January 26, 2021
Kenneth Bruce Chapman "Bruce" age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:36 PM – Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Graveside service for Bruce, will...
Marilynn Inez Weber
Jan 26, 2021
Marilynn Inez Weber, age 91
May 12, 1929 – January 26, 2021
Marilynn Inez Weber age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:42 AM – Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Private graveside services will be...
Robert Edgar Lee Simmons
Jan 24, 2021
Robert Edgar Lee Simmons, age 75
November 8, 1945 – January 24, 2021
Robert Edgar Lee Simmons age 75, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Washington, Indiana, passed away at 8:05 AM – Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
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Floyd Delbert Barlow
Jan 22, 2021
Floyd D. Barlow, age 89
August 23, 1931 – January 22, 2021
Floyd D. Barlow age 89, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:52 PM – Friday, January 22, 2021, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Floyd's life...
Rosetta L. Bolander
Jan 20, 2021
Rosetta L. Bolander, age 91
December 31, 1929 – January 20, 2021
Rosetta L. Bolander age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 AM – Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at HSHS St John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
A private Mass of Christian...
Linda Lucille Stuckey
Jan 18, 2021
Linda Lucille Stuckey, age 83
July 14, 1937 – January 18, 2021
Linda Lucille Stuckey, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:20 PM – Monday, January 18, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM...
Jewel Maxine Fritscher
Jan 18, 2021
Jewel M. Fritscher, age 93
November 18, 1927 – January 18, 2021
Jewel M. Fritscher age 93, of Des Plaines, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Monday, January 18, 2021, at Willowbrook Support Residence in Effingham, Illinois.
Graveside services will be held...
Bradley 'Brad' Wayne Pool
Jan 12, 2021
Bradley 'Brad' W. Pool, 60 of Berryville, passed away at 12:25 PM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield.
Visitation will be from 10 AM - 12 PM (NOON) on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Berryville Christian Church in Berryville. Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) at Berryville...
Robert L. Brandenburg
Jan 11, 2021
Robert L. Brandenburg, age 74
October 1, 1946 – January 11, 2021
Robert L. Brandenburg age 74, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 12:47 AM – Monday, January 11, 2021, at his home.
Private family services will be held. In loving memory of...
Myrtle Marie Radke
Jan 9, 2021
Myrtle Marie Radke, age 89
August 16, 1931 – January 9, 2021
Myrtle Marie Radke age 89, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 PM – Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, Illinois.
A private Mass of Christian...
Shirley (Taylor) Dugan
Jan 6, 2021
Shirley Ann (Taylor) Dugan, 81 of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.
Graveside service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the cemetery. Pastor Mike Baker...
Phyllis (Sparling) Shaw
Jan 6, 2021
Phyllis (Sparling) Shaw, age 85 of Grayville, formerly of Olney, passed away at 3:01 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Meadowood Nursing and Rehab in Grayville.
Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Olney. Pastor Erik Hopkins will be officiating. Cremation rites will be...
Gilbert "Gib" N. Woods
Jan 6, 2021
Gilbert N. "Gib" Woods, age 78
February 20, 1942 – January 6, 2021
Gilbert N. "Gib" Woods age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:11 AM – Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Services celebrating Gib's life...
Nancy Elizabeth (Ochs) Thompson
Jan 5, 2021
Nancy Elizabeth Thompson, 75, passed away at 12:46 PM on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney.
Nancy was born July 18, 1945 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Eustace and Theresa Ochs. She married Thomas W. Thompson in February 1962 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 1995.
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Charles "Chuck" V. Lampley, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Charles V. "Chuck" Lampley, Sr. age 81
April 4, 1939 – January 4, 2021
Charles V. "Chuck" Lampley, Sr. age 81, of Jewett, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home.
Private family services were held. Arrangements...
Rita A (Stellman) Damm
Jan 3, 2021
Rita A. (Stellman) Damm, age 65 of Claremont, passed away at 2:20 PM on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Private family and close friends funeral service will be at 10 AM...
Leroy Harry Haarman
Jan 1, 2021
Leroy H. Haarman, age 74
November 8, 1946 - January 1, 2021
Leroy H. Haarman, 74 of Wheeler, Illinois, ended his struggle with Lewy Body Disease on Friday, January 1, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residence in Effingham.
A private family Mass of...
Charles 'Bob' Robert Hazel Sr
Dec 26, 2020
Charles Robert 'Bob' Hazel Sr., age 82 of Mt. Erie, passed away at 4:09 AM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence.
Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Masks are required...
Eleanor (Fiscus) Millman
Dec 24, 2020
Eleanor (Fiscus) Millman, age 94 of Olney, passed away at 10:12 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Services are being planned for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Eleanor was born on July 17, 1926 in St. Louis the daughter of Charles Luther and Mayme Ethel...
Jeff Nicholas
Dec 23, 2020
Jeffery 'Jeff' Nicholas Sr., age 63 of Olney, passed away at 9:15 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown in Evansville.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. A mask is required for this service. Graveside service will be at 10 AM...
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